Gymnogaster boletoides J.W. Cribb (Boletaceae, Boletales), a striking Australian secotioid bolete

Abstract

Gelardi, M., Fechner, N., Halling, R.E. & Costanzo, F. (2017). Gymnogaster boletoides J.W. Cribb (Boletaceae, Boletales), a striking Australian secotioid bolete. Austrobaileya 10(1): 121-129. The austral secotioid species Gymnogaster boletoides J.W. Cribb has been reported from various localities in southern Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia. A detailed, modern description of the species including macro-And micromorphological characters is provided, accompanied by colour images taken in situ; photomicrographs; and line drawings of the main anatomical features. Comparative assessments of morphologically closely allied species are also presented.